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Ministry of Trade and Industry
3. Parliamentary replies

Written reply to PQ on occupancy rates at Biopolis and One-North area, and proportion of tenants paying subsidised or grant-supported rent

5 May 2026

Question:

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) what is the current occupancy rates of Biopolis and the wider one-north area, compared with Biopolis' 2003 launch; (b) what proportion of Biopolis tenants pay subsidised or grant-supported rent versus market rent; (c) whether A*STAR has plans to relocate from Biopolis; and (d) what is the Ministry's assessment of Biopolis' long-term viability as a biomedical research hub. 

Written Answer by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong

1.                  Biopolis was developed by JTC Corporation as a purpose-built biomedical research hub. The occupancy of Biopolis has grown from 63% at the launch of Phase One in 2003 to more than 90% today, with its rental rates pegged to market. The Greater One-North area, comprising research, science, engineering, AI and infocomm technology and start-up clusters across Biopolis, Fusionopolis, Ayer Rajah and Science Parks, has a similarly high occupancy rate of over 80%.

2.                  PM had announced during Budget 2025 that we would refresh A*STAR’s biomedical research infrastructure by extending it into the Greater One-North area. This refresh builds on the strong foundation established in Biopolis and brings

3.                  A*STAR closer to key ecosystem partners like the National University Health System (NUHS) clinical community and venture builders in the Greater One-North area, strengthening the translation of research into commercial and public health solutions. More information on the refresh will be announced in due course.

4.                  Biopolis and the Greater One-North remain a key node in our biomedical research ecosystem, given its proximity to NUHS and NUS.

5.                  The Government will continue to invest in R&D to build long-term, strategic capabilities for our country. 

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